ZIP 02861 (Pawtucket, RI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 02861: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Providence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Providence County compares with Rhode Island
Providence County against Rhode Island and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Providence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.0 | 14.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 28.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 14.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 19.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Providence County has lower values than Rhode Island for garbage-truck share. It runs above Rhode Island on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
ZIP 02861 at a glance: I-95 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 02861.
Overview
Police reported 1,094 crashes involving commercial trucks in Providence County since 2015: 685 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Rhode Island.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.6% in Rhode Island.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-195 (3), I-295 (3) and US-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 4.6% across Rhode Island.
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.5, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 02861 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Providence County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Providence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 6 |
| I-195 | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| US-44 | 2 |
| Adamsdale Rd | 1 |
| Atwells Ave | 1 |
| Cranston St | 1 |
| Pine St | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Providence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 208 |
| SR-295 | 86 |
| SR-146 | 82 |
| SR-195 | 46 |
| Hartford Ave | 35 |
| SR-6 | 32 |
| Putnam Pike | 22 |
| Mendon Rd | 19 |
ZIP 02861 at a glance
| Population | 28,124 |
| Density | 3,040 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,411 |
| Median home value | $315,485 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Providence County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 141 | +251% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 105 | -25% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 86 | -18% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 02861
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 02861?
1,094 truck crashes have been reported in Providence County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 685 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 02861?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 02861 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 02861?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Providence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 02861?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Providence County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 02861 compare with Rhode Island?
The yearly rate is 14.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Providence County, vs 14.2 for Rhode Island.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 02861?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.